Sometimes you can't see what matters most until it's gone. Brenden McCarthy feels like he's lost everything. His fiancee. His independence. And his passion for life. All due to one tragic misstep while mountain climbing that cost him his sight. But he's about to gain the last thing he ever expected. A big-hearted black Labrador named Nelson who's given one last shot at being a Seeing Eye dog. Both are beyond hope and resigned to live alone. And both are about to experience a bond of friendship that develops when they least expect it. Together is a heartwarming story for anyone who's ever lost sight of what matters most in life . . . but has hope that there's more.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I was especially interested in not only the technology that is available to the blind, but also the different activities they are still able to do. Being "inside" the dog's mind was an interesting perspective. I could almost feel the anguish that both the man and the dog went through, as well as the triumph. I stayed up until 1:30 AM to finish it. I am going to read it again before I pass it on to the next reader.
Together: A Novel of Shared Vision
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Great book, easy reading. Gives encouragement to anyone who may be handicapped in anyway, not just blind. Gives you insight to your own dog and how much they love you and want to please you. It also includes a beautiful well written love story between people. I throughly enjoyed reading this book, and I don't normally read much.
A wonderful read for the heart
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
"Together", is a beautifully written book that lets you into so many places you are not allowed to go. Into the heart and head of a wonderful dog, who understands he has a job and wants to do it, well. And, into the heart of a man who has never had to totally trust others and finds out how in trusting others he could totally trust himself. This book is a lovely gift of the sharing of souls.. A book for all. Men will also enjoy this book. And any young person who loves dogs and the mountains. It is my favorite gift, to give, this summer.. My guy friends have truly enjoyed ..a lot.
Together, A Novel of Shared Vision
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
A wonderful easy read. You do not need to be a dog lover to enjoy this book. It is a "feel good" story that leaves you satisfied and happy at the ending.
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